Wounded Rep. Scalise Readmitted to Intensive Care
The Washington hospital where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is recuperating from a gunshot wound says he has been readmitted to the intensive care unit.
To Punish North Korea, U.S. Weighs Sanctions on Chinese Companies
Having lost patience with China, the Trump administration is studying new steps to starve North Korea of cash for its nuclear program, including an option that would infuriate Beijing: sanctions on Chinese companies that help keep the Northβs economy afloat.
New York City Cop Fatally Shot While Sitting in Patrol Car
Police say a New York City police officer who was shot while sitting in her patrol car has died.
North Korea Long-Range Missile Test Spurs U.S. Calls for Action
North Koreaβs first test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, demonstrating a dangerous new reach for weapons it hopes to top with nuclear warheads one day, is spurring U.S. demands for βglobal actionβ to counter the threat.
Smackdown! Trumpβs Insult Act Comes From Pro Wrestling Hype
Making bombastic boasts. Dropping signature catch phrases. Attaching insults to rivalsβ names. Shouting down perceived enemies.
Trump Tweets Mock Video of Him Beating CNN, Sparks Criticism
President Donald Trump crowned his weekend rage against the news media with a mock video that shows him pummeling a man in a business suit β his face obscured by the CNN logo β outside a wrestling ring.
Christie Lounges with Family on Beach at Park He Shut Down
Gov. Chris Christie spent part of Sunday lounging with his family on a beach at a state park he ordered closed to the public amid a government shutdown that showed little sign of ending.
Trump Backs Repeal-Only Health Bill as βOption
President Donald Trump is pressuring wavering senators to back a Republican bill to repeal and replace former President Barack Obamaβs health care law but is holding open a repeal-only option if Republicans canβt reach agreement over the July 4 recess, Trumpβs top legislative aide says.
Warren Buffett To Buy 700 Million Shares In Bank Of America
Warren Buffettβs Berkshire Hathaway said Friday it will amass a 700-million-share stake in Bank of America, making Buffett the largest shareholder in two of the nationβs largest banks.
Science Says: Are Hot Dogs Healthier Without Added Nitrites?
Backyard cooks looking to grill this summer have another option: hot dogs without βadded nitrites.β
Trump Urges GOP To Repeal Obama Law Now, Replace Later
President Donald Trump urged divided congressional Republicans on Friday to break their logjam over dismantling President Barack Obamaβs health care law by βimmediatelyβ repealing it and replacing it later, a formula that GOP leaders dismissed months ago as politically unwise.
Charges Dropped Against 2 Youths In Gatlinburg Wildfires
Two juveniles are no longer charged with starting the Tennessee wildfires that killed 14 people in November.
Mazda Car Parking Brake May Not Hold, Company Issues Recall
Mazda is recalling nearly 228,000 cars in the U.S. because the parking brake may not fully release or could fail to hold the cars, increasing the risk of a crash.
Police: Venus Williams At Fault In Fatal Car Crash
Tennis star Venus Williams caused a car crash earlier this month that led to the death of a passenger in another vehicle, according to a police report released Thursday.
More Court Challenges Expected for Trumpβs New Travel Ban
A scaled-back version of President Donald Trumpβs travel ban is now in force, stripped of provisions that brought protests and chaos at airports worldwide in January yet still likely to generate a new round of court fights.
DHS Announces Implementation Of Travel Restriction Provisions
The Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Departments of State and Justice, will begin the implementation of certain travel restriction provisions in the Presidentβs Executive Order: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States at 8 pm EDT today.
White House: Trump To Meet Putin At G-20 Summit
President Donald Trump will convene a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the summit of industrial and emerging-market nations in Germany next week, the White House said Thursday, amid swirling allegations about Moscowβs role in the 2016 elections.
Charlotte Douglas Expects Busy Fourth of July for Travelers
Charlotte Douglas says it is getting ready for one of its busiest July 4th travel days ever.
Partial U.S. Travel Restrictions Going into Effect Thursday
The Trump administration has set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees that require a βcloseβ family or business tie to the United States.
Australian Police Charge Vatican Cardinal With Sex Offenses
Australian police charged a top Vatican cardinal on Thursday with multiple counts of historical sexual assault offenses, a stunning decision certain to rock the highest levels of the Holy See.
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